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P73 PLB

1997 Fiat Marea

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,500 mi
Last recorded133,500 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP73 PLB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 133,500 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 129,165 miles

Handbrake travel

Rear tyres getting low

o/s/f c.v gaiter slight leak

Pass 7 Nov 2015 121,364 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 114,019 miles

offside front seatbelt

Pass 30 Nov 2013 109,333 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 100,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 98,365 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 98,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 May 2010 95,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 95,724 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 92,643 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 89,980 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 87,006 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 84,483 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea?

Based on 95,131 MOT tests across 14,968 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,008
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,968
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,706
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,249
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,195
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,373
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P73 PLB is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 81,356 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 8,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P73 PLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Marea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P73 PLB registered?

P73 PLB is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P73 PLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P73 PLB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P73 PLB have outstanding finance?

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